1ST THURSDAY: AFTER HOURS Returns to Granada Theatre in June

1st Thursday: After Hours returns this June to The Granada Theatre! On Thursday, June 2nd from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, the community is invited to continue their 1st Thursday festivities that evening at the theater, and enjoy sneak previews on the big screen of The Granada Theatre Summer Film Series, live entertainment by The Brazilian Culture Arts Center, wine tasting and more!

Highlighting the evening will be a compilation reel of previews for the upcoming Summer Film Series, lighting up The Granada Theatre's 4K digital cinema system, giving guests an exciting glimpse at the various series that will show throughout the summer, including "Summer Classic Movies," "Comedy Tonight: The Films of Mel Brooks," and the "Reel Cool Summer Series." And to celebrate Summer Solstice, guests can get into the spirit with a thrilling performance by the Brazilian Cultural Arts Center showcasing Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian Dance and Batucada Drumming! There will also be complimentary wine tasting from Summerland Winery, a no-host bar, movie popcorn and the chance to win tickets to upcoming Historic Theatre District events!

The 1st Thursday: After Hours is a program through Santa Barbara's Historic Theatre District; a partnership between The Granada Theatre, Lobero Theatre, Ensemble Theatre Company at the New Vic, and The Arlington Theatre. This series of nighttime entertainment following the popular 1st Thursday experiences are held at a different theater each season, and offers a chance for Santa Barbara arts and culture patrons to enjoy these historic venues like never before!

For more information about this 1st Thursday: After Hours event in addition to programming and performances at The Granada Theatre, please visit www.granadasb.org or call (805) 899-2222.

About The Granada Theatre

The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA), a privately-funded 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1983, is dedicated to providing best-in-class production, sales and administrative support to arts organizations from throughout the Santa Barbara region, including its Historic Theatre District partners (Lobero Theatre and the New Vic Theatre) as well as its eight resident companies (CAMA, Music Academy of the West, Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Choral Society, Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet, Theater League and UCSB Arts & Lectures).

The SBCPA's most visible service is operation of The Granada Theatre. Purchased by the SBCPA in 2003, restored and reopened in 2008, The Granada Theatre has state-of-the-art electrical, sound, lighting and fly systems, large and up-to-date dressing rooms, as well as contemporary audience amenities. By providing a world-class venue with skilled house management staff, production staff, marketing and ticketing services staff, the SBCPA is making it possible for many of Santa Barbara's finest performing arts organizations to present their programs with the highest level of contemporary production support and audience comfort. For more information please visit www.granadasb.org.